Parent Letter
September 4, 2025
We hope this message finds you well! As we begin the new school year, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Together, we create a nurturing environment that fosters our children's learning and growth.
Important Announcements
- Mass of Gratitude
Tomorrow, we will celebrate our Mass of Gratitude at 10:30 AM in the school gym. We are excited to welcome many St. Edward School Alumni, especially those who graduated between 1950 and 1960. All families are invited to join us in this special celebration. - 1st Marathon Turn-In Day
Tomorrow is also the 1st turn-in day for our marathon! Every student who turns in a pledge will receive a freezer pop and a chance to win a bucket of cheese balls. - Boxelder Bug Day Parade
Join us this Sunday, September 7th for the Boxelder Bug Day Parade! Permission slips went home last week. For those riding the float, please meet on the playground at 12:20 PM. Don’t forget to wear your St. Edward School apparel. A special thank you to Rod Guza for volunteering to drive and provide the trailer and new banners! - School Mass
Our next school Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th at 10:30 AM, led by our 5th and 6th grade students. - School Photos
School photos are set for Friday, September 12th. Photo forms will be sent home this week, provided by Photoworks. - St. Edward Fall Festival
Mark your calendars for our Fall Festival on Sunday, September 14th! Enjoy a carnival and a delicious menu featuring roasted pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, fresh vegetable sides, homemade desserts, and beverages. Serving time is from 10:30 AM to 1 PM. We look forward to celebrating with you! - NWEA and Aimsweb Testing
Testing will begin on Monday, September 15th and continue through October 3rd. - Education Committee Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend the Education Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at 6 PM in the teacher’s lounge. - Schoenstatt Girls' Group
The Schoenstatt Girls' Group will start again on September 29th! This group is for girls aged 6-18 who want to deepen their faith and learn more about Mary. Meetings will be held on the last Monday of every month from 3-4:30 PM at the Knights Hall. To sign up, contact Jean Callens at 507-828-3472 or jcallens91@aol.com.
This morning, I had the pleasure of discussing our safety and security policies with our 7th and 8th-grade students. They asked insightful questions and engaged in “what if” and “why” scenarios. I compiled all our safety policies into one document over the summer, which was reviewed with the staff during our fall workshops. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about these important policies.
Additional Information
- Family Handbook
Parents of children in 1st – 8th grade: In today’s family folder, you will find the last page of our Family Handbook. The full handbook is attached to this email. Please read it, sign page 51, and return it to school. - Job Openings
St. Edward School is looking to fill two part-time positions:
- A driver to transport students to Dawson and Clarkfield at the end of the day in the school van.
- An assistant for our after-school program, a few days per week. If you're interested in either position, please let us know.
- Middle School Activities
Middle School Parents: Please inform us about the fall activities your children are involved in at the public school. This will help us coordinate early dismissals and canceled practices more effectively.
We are grateful for your ongoing support and partnership in making St. Edward School a wonderful place for our children to thrive. Thank you for being such an essential part of our community!
May God Bless,
Mrs. Garvey